Published: Friday, August 30, 2013 at 08:09 AM.

Details: “Successful Ministry: Building a Strong Foundation,” presented by Dr. Alice Cullinan and the Rev. Keith Dixon. Make reservations on the Association’s website: gccba.org, or call 704-482-3472; reservations should be made by noon Sept. 12.

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ANNIVERSARIES

What: Youngs Grove Baptist 127th Anniversary

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: 222 Young Grove Road, Blacksburg, S.C.

Speaker: The Rev. Randy Thurman, First Baptist, Earl

Information: 864-839-2668

What: Second pastoral anniversary of Pastor James E. Coleman and Pamela Coleman

When: 10:45 a.m. Sept. 8

Where: Good Samaritan Fellowship Baptist, 305 Crawford St., Shelby

Speaker: The Rev. Johnny Sibley, Faith Memorial Baptist, Charlotte

Details: Music by Brother Earl Watkins and the combined choir of the church

Information: 704-482-1240, or 704-482-9173

BIBLE STUDY

What: Community Bible study

When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays (beginning Tuesday)

Where: Elizabeth Baptist, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby

Details: Studying Romans; cost, $25 for adults, $10 for children; classes available for men, women and children (infants to 18)

Details: A Bible study and accountability group that will meet for eight sessions. Each session starts with a gathering, check-in and community building and includes guided spiritual study to read, questions and discussion of the scripture; also includes small groups for listening, accountability and prayer.

Information and registration: Register by email at kp5397@hotmail.com; leave name, address, phone number and email address. A one-time registration fee of $20 is due at the first meeting.

What: Kay Arthur’s Precept Bible Study Class, Genesis parts 1 & 2

When: 9-11 a.m., Tuesdays twice a month, Sept. 17- Feb. 4

Where: Casar area, at home of instructor, Kasie Hope

Details: Covers Genesis chapters 1-11; cost is $25 for workbook; deadline to sign up is Tuesday.

Tickets: Tickets for the summit are $35; tickets for the movie premiere are $8. For more information, call Celebrity Consignment in uptown Shelby, 704-482-8223.

FUNDRAISERS

What: Fish fry

When: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6

Where: St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic, 818 McGowan Road, Shelby

Details: Meal includes: Two pieces of fish (one in child’s portion), french fries, hush-puppies, coleslaw, and choice of drink; $7 adult, $4 child’s portion, $25 for any size family; sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 11946; proceeds will go to charities and our youth group.

What: Breakfast benefit for Baptist Men and Disaster Relief Team

When: 7 a.m., Sept. 7 (first Saturday of every month)

Where: Crestview Baptist, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby

Details: All-you-can-eat buffet for a $5 donation; take-out available; proceeds used by Baptist Men for community projects and Disaster Relief.

Details: Barbecue plates/sandwiches for sale, free bottled water, homemade crafts for sale, free face painting, free games for kids, teens and adults, live music all day (gospel, bluegrass, etc.); Boston butts for sale $35 — place orders in advance, pick-up between 8-11 a.m.; the ladies missionary fellowship is sponsoring the event to raise money to pour a concrete floor in the picnic shelter.

Details: The gospel quartet, Four Anointed, is reuniting for this event; the program also includes music by Mercy’s Touch, Jordan Beaver and Clark; tickets for the barbecue are $10; an offering to help Clark with medical expenses for kidney and pancreas transplants will also be received during the concert

What: Camp Loy White Barbecue Chicken benefit

When: 3-7 p.m. Oct. 11

Where: Central United Methodist, Shelby (enter from the parking lot beside the playground)

Details: Tickets are $10; pick up or dine-in; chicken cooked by Doug Fortenberry; proceeds go to Camp Loy White in Casar, a ministry affiliated with the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church

Information: camploywhitebbqbenefit@yahoo.com

HOMECOMINGS/REVIVALS

What: Missionary revival

When: 7:30 nightly Monday-Sept. 6

Where: St. Paul F.B.H. Church, Lawndale

Speaker: National Jr. Mother Rev. Jacqueline Elliott

Information: Mable Davis, 704-739-4218

What: New Bethel Church of Shelby’s 91sthomecoming

When: 10 a.m. Sept. 15

Where: New Bethel Church of Shelby, 706 Hamrick St.

Details: Lunch will follow; The Carolina Quartet with the Rev. Scott Whitner will provide music. Bring a friend and your favorite covered dish.

Details: “Successful Ministry: Building a Strong Foundation,” presented by Dr. Alice Cullinan and the Rev. Keith Dixon. Make reservations on the Association’s website: gccba.org, or call 704-482-3472; reservations should be made by noon Sept. 12.

What: Missionary society program

When: 3:30 p.m. Sept. 29

Where: Jones Tabernacle CME Methodist, 2854 Toney Road, Lawndale

Speaker: Sister Lizzie Ponder of New Ellis Chapel Baptist, Shelby

Details: Theme is “Hats on for Jesus,” and hats may be worn

What: Third annual national Bells Across America Day

When: 11 a.m. Oct. 6

Where: John Knox Presbyterian, 610 Charles Road, Shelby

Details: Nationwide day set aside to remember fallen firemen who died in the line of duty; all firemen and families are welcome